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1 Revised edition: Version: 7 Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking Product Identifier Page 1 Product Name: Potash Alum Article No.: Relevant identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses advised against Identified uses: Chemical for different applications. Raw material for the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. Tanning agent Uses advised against: Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet (Producer/Importer) Company: Address: Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG Hauptstr , Aichstetten, Germany Tel./Fax.: Tel , Fax Internet: info@kremer-pigmente.de Importer: -- Emergency No. Emergency No.: (Mon-Fri 8:00-17:00) Hazards Identification Classification of the Substance or Mixture Classification according to EC Regulation 1272/2008 Classification according to EC Regulation No. 67/548 or No. 1999/45 This product does not require classification and labelling as hazardous according to CLP/GHS. The material is not subject to classification according to EC lists. Safety Phrases: Possible Environmental Effects: Label Elements Classification according to EC Regulation 1272/2008 Hazard designation: This product does not require classification and labelling as hazardous according to CLP/GHS. Not applicable. Signal word: Hazard designation: Safety designation: Hazardous components for labelling: 2

2 2. 3. Other Hazards 3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Substance Mixture Page 2 Chemical Characterization: Potassium aluminium sulphate (dodecahydrate) 100 %. CAS , EINECS Hazardous Ingredients: Additional information: First Aid Measures Description of the First Aid Measures General information: After inhalation: After skin contact: After eye contact: Remove contaminated clothes. Supply fresh air and seek medical advice in case of complaints. Wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water and rinse thoroughly. Rinse open eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes After ingestion: Most important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and Delayed Rinse mouth thoroughly with plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Consult a physician. Do not induce vomiting. Symptoms: No further information available Effects: No further information available. Indication of any Immediate Medical Attention and special Treatment needed Treatment: Fire-Fighting Measures Extinguishing Media Suitable extinguishing media: Treat symptomatically. Use extinguishing media for surrounding fire. Product itself does not burn Unsuitable extinguishing media: Special Hazards arising from the Substance or Mixture Special hazards: In case of fire: formation of sulfur oxides. When heated or in case of fire: formation of hazard fumes 3

3 possible Advice for Firefighters Page 3 Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device Further information: Accidential Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Contaminated extinguishing water and debris should be disposed of according to local regulations. Do not inhale explosion and fire gases Personal precautions: Environmental Precautions Do not inhale dust. Avoid formation of dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin Environmental precautions: Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up Prevent contamination of soils, drains and surface water. Use water spray when very dusty Methods and material: Reference to other Sections Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Instructions on safe handling: Take up mechanically and collect in suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. For information for safe handling see Section 7. Protective clothing, see Section 8. See Section 13 for information on disposal. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid formation of dust. Do not inhale dust Hygienic measures: Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Do not eat or drink during work. Do not smoke. Storage conditions: Requirements for storage areas and containers: Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry and cool room. Water law provisions have to be met. Information on fire and explosion protection: Product is not combustible. 4

4 Storage class (VCI): Page Further Information: Specific End Use(s) Further information: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Parameters to be Controlled Parameters to be controlled (DE): TLV: 1.25 mg/m3 air-borne fraction (general dust limit) TLV: 10 mg/m3 inhalable fraction (general dust limit) Parameters to be controlled (EC): Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL): Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC): No values available. No values available Additional Information: Exposure Controls Technical protective measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Personal Protection General protective measures: Respiratory protection: Hand protection: Protective glove material: Eye protection: Do not inhale vapor/dust. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Preventive skin protection by applying protective cream. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Required in case of insufficient ventilation (EN 143 or 149). Recommended filter device for short term use: filter P1, color code white Protective gloves (EN 374) Recommended: Protective index 6, > 480 min. of permeation time accord. EN 374. Butyl rubber, nitrile rubber (NBR), natural rubber (NR), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Safety glasses recommended when refilling (EN 166). Body protection: 5

5 Environmental precautions: Physical and Chemical Properties Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Page 5 Prevent contamination of open water ways and sewage system. Avoid contamination of ground water. Form: Color: Odor: Odor threshold: ph-value: crystalline white odorless (100 g/l; 20 C) Melting temperature: 90 C Boiling temperature: > 400 C Flash point: Evaporation rate: Flammability (solid, gas): not flammable Upper explosion limit: no information available Lower explosion limit: no information available Vapor pressure: Vapor density: Density: not available Solubility in water: ca. 105 g/l (20 C) Coefficient of variation (n- Octanol/Water): no information available Auto-ignition temperature: Product is not auto-ignitable. Decomposition temperature: not determined Viscosity, dynamic: 6

6 Explosive properties: Product does not present an explosion hazard. Page Oxidizing properties: Bulk density: Further Information Solubility in solvents: Viscosity, kinematic Burning class: Solvent content: Solid content: Particle size: Other information: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity Chemical Stability Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Conditions to avoid: Thermal decomposition: Imcompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Further Information Toxicological Information Information on Toxicological Effects Acute Toxicity LD50, oral: LD50, dermal: not oxidizing ca kg/m3 No further information. Stable if used according to specifications. Stable if used according to specifications. Unknown. Avoid heat. Loss of water of crystallization when heated. Sulphur oxides (SOx). LC50, inhalation: 7

7 Page 7 Primary effects Irritant effect on skin: Irritant effect on eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Sensitization: Mutagenicity: Reproductive toxicity: Cancerogenity: Teratogenicity: Specific target organ toxicity (STOT): Additional toxicological information: Ecological Information Aquatic Toxicity Fish toxicity: Daphnia toxicity: Bacteria toxicity: Algae toxicity: Persistency and Degradability Bioaccumulation Mobility No irritant effect known. Slight irritant effect possible. No information available No sensitizing effects known. CMR Effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction): none known based on currently available information. No toxicity expected. Methods for the evaluation of the biological degradability are not applicable for inorganic substances. 8

8 Results of PBT- und vpvp Assessment Other Adverse Effects Page 8 Water hazard class: Do not let product contaminate ground water, waterways or sewage system. Behaviour in sewage systems: Further ecological effects: There are no data available on the product itself AOX Value: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product: Dispose of according to official national and local regulations. Must not be disposed together with household garbage. European Waste Code (EWC): Uncleaned packaging: Dispose of according to official local regulations. Suggested cleaning agent: water. Detergent can be added if necessary Waste Code No.: Transport Information UN Number ADR, IMDG, IATA UN Proper Shipping Name ADR/RID: IMDG/IATA: Transport Hazard Classes ADR Class: Hazard no.: Classification code: Tunnel no.: IMDG Class (sea): Hazard no.: EmS No.: No hazardous goods according to ADR (land transportation). No hazardous goods according to IMDG. IATA Class: 9

9 Page 9 Hazard no.: Packaging Group ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA: Environmental Hazards Special Precautions for User None Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Transportation in Bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and IBC-Code Further Information Regulatory Information Not classified as a dangerous good under transport regulations Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation specific for the Substance or Mixture Water hazard class: Local regulations on chemical accidents: Employment restrictions: 1, slightly hazardous for water (self-assessment) Does not underlie the Accident Ordinance. The employment restrictions for expectant and nursing mothers in accordance with the Maternity Protection Guideline (94/85/EEC) are to be observed. Restriction and prohibition of application: Technical instructions on air quality: Chemical Safety Assessment Further Information Other Information Total dust, including fine dust. A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out for this product. This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulations. This information contained herein is based on the present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our product from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be therefore not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.